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Subtract 40/27 from 2/8

1^st number: 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

2/8 - 40/27 is -133/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   2/8 = 2 × 27/8 × 27 = 54/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   40/27 = 40 × 8/27 × 8 = 320/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/216 - 320/216 = 54 - 320/216 = -266/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/108

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